2. What metaphor does Cincinnatus use for trying to find the essence of what he wants to say?
(a) Digging down into the ground to try to uncover roots.
(b) Searching through a forest for a vanishing figure.
(c) Groping in the sand beneath the water for something shiny.
(d) Trying to capture the ash as it flies up in the flame.

3. What does Cincinnatus do at night in his youth when he has his first job?
(a) He plays chess.
(b) He reads.
(c) He writes.
(d) He listens to music.

4. What does Cincinnatus think would be necessary for Emmie to rescue him?
(a) For her to love him.
(b) For her to listen to him tell his story.
(c) For her to feel sorry for him.
(d) For her to mature yet remain a child.

5. What does Cincinnatus think is happening when he wakes up the third day?
(a) Cincinnatus thinks he must be dreaming.
(b) Cincinnatus thinks Marthe must be coming to visit.
(c) Cincinnatus thinks he must be about to be freed.
(d) Cincinnatus thinks it must be time for the execution.

6. What method of death does Cincinnatus write that he would prefer to beheading by axe?
(a) Electric chair.
(b) Shooting by a firing squad.
(c) Hanging by rope.
(d) Drowning.

7. Where is the new prisoner sitting when Cincinnatus first sees him?
(a) On the bed.
(b) On a chair in the corner.
(c) On the floor.
(d) At the table.

8. What is the director doing when Rodion brings Cincinnatus back to his cell from the new prisoner's cell?
(a) Looking through the peephole in the new prisoner's door.
(b) Bringing the new prisoner a five-course meal.
(c) Whistling and dancing around the hallway.
(d) Painting the new prisoner's door with red paint.

9. What is the one difference between Marthe's two identical twin brothers?
(a) One is an inch taller than the other.
(b) One wears all red clothes and the other all black.
(c) One has a black mustache and the other a blonde one.
(d) One is missing a hand, and he keeps his false hand in is pocket.

10. What animal arrives with Marthe and her family?
(a) An iguana.
(b) A black cat.
(c) An albino rat.
(d) A bulldog.

11. What possible consequence of Roman's sickness does the director mention?
(a) Roman may not make it to the execution.
(b) Cincinnatus will need a new attorney.
(c) Roman will not be able to deliver a complaint for Cincinnatus.
(d) Cincinnatus will need to represent himself.

12. What does the lawyer offer to Cincinnatus?
(a) Free services to make his will and a trust for his wife.
(b) An autographed photo of himself.
(c) Copies of the trial transcript.
(d) A private meeting with the judge.

13. What does M'sieur Pierre show Cincinnatus?
(a) Different colored stones.
(b) Snapshots of himself.
(c) Articles cut out from magazines.
(d) A collection of stamps from different times and places.

14. What is Cincinnatus's lawyer looking for when he visits Cincinnatus?
(a) The lawyer is looking for his cufflink.
(b) The lawyer is looking for his pen.
(c) The lawyer is looking for his reading glasses.
(d) The lawyer is looking for his library card.

15. What awakens Cincinnatus the third day?
(a) Light.
(b) Noises.
(c) A smell.
(d) A taste.